I am shocked this great artist and very talented musician from this wonderful musical genre could be under suspicion ....I am shocked shocked

se rompio el lapiz.

Le van a sacar punta al lápiz en La Victoria...lol!!

i hate this kind of music, is basura!!

Wonderful musical genre? reggaeton? please GC, tell me that you're joking. LMAO

Ditto, genesis. Panameans should be put on the firing squad for creating that blasphemy against the eardrums.

This music should be banned in Dominican Republic. It makes our youth want to become gangsters.

glamorizes sex, violence and drug use. What's wrong with sex ?

Leonardo... we are still in the 19th century where reformers try to stop the unstoppable...

Cruzify this prick!! and send a message to the community

It makes our youth want to become gangsters?.... WHO SAID THAT?......
all the kids i worked with in puerto plata never heard of this singer or RAP STAR...... they all want to GROW UP they tell me and go to NEW YORK and SELL DRUGS.....
they dont need this rap singer to become gangsters.... they have their own fathers and family to TEACH them this... its the way to go

what a huge talent

El Lápiz is a fine example of Dominican youth and to me he is like family

The Manson Family........................

Bad example for the youth that want to be just like him when they grow up. He's being accused of hitting a man with his vehicle and causing his death, would justice be served ???

El Lápiz will be washing Bubba's drawers and on his knees alot!

I am saddened and dissapointed at the narrow minded point of view the postings on the article about this singer have been !?

Gentlemen, and women, you cannot attach the music to this persons deeds. his music is not bad in itself, but what he did was a terrible thing! Just cause its not your music or you dont enjoy the way its presented, dont associate his actions with the music he sings.

If Pavorotti were to be involved in a hit and run, it would not not be fair to say that operatic singers are terrible drivers! I dont like Pavorotti's music, but I can appreciate the level of creativeness it requires, like all music does, whether i listen to it or not.

Remember all music genres began with an uphill climb, jazz, rock, merengue, salsa, etc.. they all faced opposition, that if repeated today would sound ridiculous.

You are all enlightened enough to be at your places in life. Extend that ability and end the year appropriately.

Que Dios los bendigas a todos.

Pavorotti did not wear gold chains around his neck to go with his dumb@ss gold teeth and be goin around talkin bout Hos or is that hose or whatever he call dose bitches ...any way its a long stretch to call this music anyway folkloric noises maybe but not sweet music as Mozart and Ellington meant it to be

I dont approve of either of thier dress styles and i am sure Pavorottis music demeans women in ways that are not familiar to modern times.

Choose not to judge by what is sung or worn.

now this is a rapper ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EgulD6-YQ0

El Lapiz is not a Reggaeton singer. Come on DT, you can't just say things you have to RESEARCH them.

VAKERO - SE PALTIO EL LAPIZ (video oficial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dmdZe179pI

"Written by: gouletcolonial, 1 Jan 2009 9:08 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Colonial Zone Calle Comercio
now this is a rapper ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EgulD6-YQ0
"
Glout much better than el lapiz, now this is some hardcore real street gangster rapper, living rich or die while trying . That is what I am talking about daag

moreno you are a man of taste and class

True real hip hop artists

Immortal Technique - Golpe de Estado with lyrics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJR3iTZINOY

I'm sure if and when he is brought to Justice and if found Guilty he will then escape Dominican Justice by all means possible one way or another, as always............The real tragedy will be the Victims Families, I'll pray for them.
I'm sure Obama is thrilled.....Nice T-Shirt El Lapiz in wearing, or did I see wrong.

the baddest of them all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhVxy6XlsAM

and even badder..kickin @ss and takin names http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EgulD6-YQ0

"Written by: gouletcolonial, 3 Jan 2009 2:48 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Colonial Zone Calle Comercio
and even badder..kickin @ss and takin names http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EgulD6-YQ0
"
Pretty hardcore stuff....I like the lyrics.. I saw hoe, pitball, unmark car, big chain... where can I get the CD before they bann it... ?

Eds the man a real bad@ss

"Written by: gouletcolonial, 3 Jan 2009 9:21 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Colonial Zone Calle Comercio
Eds the man a real bad@ss
"
The man is totally street his lyrics include " homophobia, violence, profanity, promiscuity, misogyny, rape, street gangs, drive-by shootings, vandalism, thievery, crime, drug dealing, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, unmak car, pimping, pitball and materialism." this must be the bad@ass hardcore CD since "cop killers". no doubt this CD should be x rated. Forget el lapiz, this is the real deal man.

Antonioj,
Many sing, act and even role play, that's Hollywood Show Biz... The reality is they won't last 1 Day in the Neighborhood I grew up in South Central Los Angeles, Vermont & Santa Barbara Blvds South of the USC Campus or the Wilshire Area during the late 60's threw the early 80's.....even Snoopy Dog, Ice Cube & da so called gang would travel only with plenty of armed private Security around them, get this, there only Loved by a very few, reality is they live in the Richest part of Southern California such as Sherman Oaks, Encino, Woodland Hills, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Century City, Malibu etc..etc.. far from the ghetto they claim they grew up in, they know better. There are many who would just love to Rob um or just Knock em out them.........Trash attracts Trash THATS REALITY.

Very few were actually street. Mrios are you aware of any artist to your knowledge that did actually live the life style. (play by the sword and die by the sword ) about tupac ? by the way did Krump or Hyphy started in your area. I think I can do that dance after a bottle of cognac, no rymthn required

http://dancejam.com/dances/hyphy

Antonioj,
Those are real Streets with the exception of Santa Barbara / Expedition Blvd. was later changed to Martin Luther King Blvd. Now your talking about the early 90's where it really all started. Look all play the part, they use the City Compton, South Central L.A [ due to such a high Murder, Crime,Gang Infested area ] right !
1. Compton is a pretty big City.
2. Compton is a City which has approx. 30 major Gangs.
3. Black Gangs are divided by the Crips & the Bloods.
4. Hispanic Gangs are divided by Norteneos and the Sureneos.
5. Compton Racial break down is approx. 45% Black, 40% Hispanic and the other 15% mixed with other Nationalities.
6. Theres Street Gangsters, Drug Dealers. Rapers who look for a way out of the hood.
7. You'll never see a Raper in Public Claim a Gang or Affiliation.
8. Most stay a way from the 2 major Gang Colors Blue & Red, most will pick Sports Jerseys.
9. Most rapers once they hit big time will fad out or become Record Producers.
MORE TO COM

Martin Luther King Blvd. is that like similar to"Freeway at last Freeway at last thank God almighty I am a Freeway at last"

Continue....
Rap like Sports to a Youth growing up in high crime areas probably the only way THEY FELL its a ticket out of the Hood. With the lure of the Hoes the shiny expensive Cars plus Bling Blings competition is fierce, ever wonder why most Kids in L.A imitate the Rapers it's sort of a new Fashion by not removing the Price Tags, Clothes Labels.
Drug Leaders like Rapers will always try to gain support of the Youth and Street Gangs.
Some will call it talent, I'll call it RAPE CRAP.
THERES NO BIZ, SHOW BIZ.

Gouletcolonial,
Some will find your last Statement insulting....The Real Insult comes when like always the head line news reads "Another 15 year old Youth, Shot and Killed in Gang related Shooting"....Killed by his own Color. Nowadays it doesn't even hit the papers. Does anybody Realize or even Care about the Homicide toll in L.A COUNTY the numbers are 4 to 1, if one were to match the Iraq War vs. the L.A Gang wars. The Iraq war is about 4 years old, the L.A Gang wars approx. 60 years and counting, your safer in Iraq then in L.A.
I'm kinda reminded of the 60's Music Peace, Love, Dove, tune out a Generation that was to change the world, right.
At least the Music reflected about Positive Change, right.
I don't know about you guys, BUT..
I'll just Crank up the Gangsta RAP Music, tune out and forget about reality for a while.
Imagine if, the Raper's Wifes, Daughters, Sisters and Mothers were treated like HOES.
There I fell better already.....

those who find it insulting have no sense of humor ...so who cares....MLKs work stands on its own a play on words does not diminish it

Danny00,
O boy, you nailed it with out realizing it DESTRUCTION OF THE FAMILY at the root of the problem. Danny Boy you are the positive change we talk about, those kids you talk too, there looking for a real Man, Father live Figure for direction. You have a chance to make a positive change in a Youths Life....Are you up to the Challenge ? It won't cost you nothing, the rewards are priceless.
But I understanding, I'm to busy, besides it's someone else's Problem and responsibility .
The world will, with out proper Guidance lure them to the Fast Life of self Destruction.
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION.
TAKE CARE and GOD BLESS.

Gouletcolonial,
As I mentioned "Some who would find your last statement insulting" are most likely the ones of color who choose to turn there backs are part of the Problem.
One would think with all the death and Destruction the likes of Gangsta Rap would disappear RIGHT...WRONG it's World Wide Multi-Billion Dollar Industry and growing to all cultures around the World where ever there is Gang, Drugs and Hopelessness.
We just can't get enough of it.....Can we.
And who said this Anti-Social, Negative, Degrading, Violent, Self Destructive Behavior doesn't affect Children.
Are probably on the Dr. Spock Band Wagon.

an important article on this subject by Stanley Crouch entitled " all that glitters is not gold teeth "http://www.nydailynews.com/opinio....re_of_hip_hop_all_that_glitt.html

To ALL,
One does not need to be Rich, Popular and Famous to be a shinning light in the darkness.
Just HUMAN thats all.
Just think............. How many times we have failed to make a real difference in some one else's life, especially the Children for with out them, we would not have a future.
When I was a kid seen in Public doing some thing wrong it was not unusual to be corrected even by strangers, nowadays we take comfort in looking the other way and not thing anything about it.
If this bugs you, GOOD.
It's only cause your Human thats all.

mrios please read it and tell me what you think ...Crouch hits the nail on the head

Good posting mrios very revealing indeed, GC your link is great, I like the commentary that follow

Continue.....
Russell being a smart Hollywood man looking for the New Administration's back-up and endorsement, of course ...... Will probably be hailed in the White Media / Community / Hollywood as a Hero, a Expert, a Crusader of sorts, the reality is in the Hood he''ll always be Looked upon as a Kiss Ass, a NO BODY... Wait and see.
Obama will be in the Highest Office in the most powerful Country in the World and in the Hoods of America and Nothing will change. You'll see. As I Stated before BOUGHT AND PAYED FOR...It's pay back time..
Remember some will always say...."If I just had a Million Dollars, you'll see things would really change, be different"....Then stop of being a, or leaving an impact on those Youths who need it the most.
Regarding the real Gangstas, They fill the local Cemetery's [ the lucky ones ]...The other half are in the County Jails and State Prisons Raping about things that could of been.

To ALL,
My MISTAKE.....
The name should have been Byron Hurt not Russell, Byron the Wanna BEE Spike LEE, someone please forward Byron's my feed back on the Subject, Hollywood is only 55 miles South of my Home.
I am not a racist, just your Human conscious bothering you, thats all.

To All...
Regarding OBAMA'S IMPACT on debilitating Black Pop-Culture..
Self destructive, Self Degrading, Anti-Social behavior is not Black Culture.
"SIGNS ARE EVERYWHERE" ??
Yes, Sex, Violence, Drugs do sell.
Obama's MTV Interview "Pick your Pants", out of touch with reality.

This reporter doesn't get....

With Thousands of Black Athletics's , Politicians, Actors, Music Industry etc..etc..And still no change.

Let us not forget "The Million Man March" FORGET THE MESSAGE its about THE MESSENGER'S a March on Washington D.C [ Political Power House ]are you kidding me, by doing so they showed the World wheres the Power at, and who is in Charge, Control.
Obama will have to dig deeper then that by making himself real and connecting with the Black Community if he really wants to effective in that realm.

Never mind.......I emailed Mr. Crouch him self....He's such a busy man, I did just get a response from Josh Greenman from the New York Daily News, meanwhile I'll just gonna have to wait for a response from Da Man Him self.